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Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maine State Police highlight the importance of properly yielding on highways like I-95 during the busy holiday travel season to ensure safety. WABI 5
- ➤ Bangor, Maine, celebrated 'Plaid Friday' with discounts for shoppers in plaid, promoting local businesses and holiday spirit, including a tree lighting event. WABI 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Campbell, 23, was indicted for aggravated assault, drug theft, and robbery after allegedly attacking a man at Camp Hope in Bangor. WABI 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maine celebrates 'Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day' to highlight over 100 family farms contributing $18 million annually, facing a shorter selling season this year. News Center Maine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parts of Maine experienced their first plowable snow of the season on Thanksgiving, with snowfall ranging up to over 10 inches in mountain areas, leaving tens of thousands without power. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine consolidates 135 calling areas to save the 207 area code, potentially extending its life for decades. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Senator Joe Baldacci proposes a bill to cap property tax increases at two percent annually for Maine residents aged 65 and older, seeking to support senior financial stability. FOX Bangor
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine's hockey team, led by Coach Ben Barr, will face RPI where Barr previously captained and played, highlighting his return as a head coach. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ The University of Maine men's basketball team secured a 69-56 victory over Elon with a standout performance in the final minutes of the Cathedral Classic Invitational in Philadelphia. Bangor Daily News
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Concert by UMaine's Symphonic Band and Bangor High School Band
A concert featuring performances by the University of Maine's Symphonic Band in collaboration with the Bangor High School Band.
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Mainebiz Bangor Breakfast Forum 2024
The Mainebiz Bangor Breakfast Forum features six Maine executives sharing their insights on business success in a panel discussion format.
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Celtic Christmas Celebration with Seán Heely
This festive event features Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely leading a colorful celebration of Gaelic carols, Irish tunes, and seasonal melodies, suitable for all ages.
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Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe
This annual holiday event features local vendors and activities at the Page Farm & Home Museum, providing a festive atmosphere for all ages.
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Yuletide Celebration Concert
This holiday-themed concert features a diverse range of instrumental and choral music presented by the School of Performing Arts.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze: A Whimsical Family Holiday Show
Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a vibrant holiday spectacular that blends a Broadway-style production with contemporary circus arts, bringing beloved holiday characters to life on stage.
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Candlelight Holiday Concert Featuring The Nutcracker
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical concert featuring holiday classics performed by the Listeso String Quartet at St. John's Episcopal Church.
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Bangor Authors' Book Fair and Literary Festival 2024
This event features over 90 Maine authors, offering book signings, free readings, workshops, and the launch of a charity anthology at the Bangor Public Library.
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The Nutcracker Performance by Bangor Symphony Orchestra
The Nutcracker, featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Robinson Ballet, and Bangor Area Youth Choirs, offers a festive holiday experience for all ages at the Collins Center for the Arts.
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Bangor Symphony's The Nutcracker featuring Roberta Michel
Experience Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, The Nutcracker, performed by the Robinson Ballet with flutist Roberta Michel.
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